Community Connections, Inc.

09/04/2026

🌸 We’re bringing Camp Mariposa to Mason County — and we’re hiring! 🌸

Community Connections, Inc. is looking for a Part-Time Mason County Site Coordinator to help launch Camp Mariposa in the community!

Camp Mariposa is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth ages 9–12 who have been impacted by substance use in their families. The Site Coordinator will help bring this program to life by coordinating weekend camps, recruiting mentors and campers, and connecting with the Mason County community.

💜 If you’re passionate about supporting youth and want to help us build something meaningful in Mason County, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

📅 Apply by September 28, 2026

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09/04/2026

Be heard, collaborate, and share ideas—make meetings and classes more engaging with real conversations.

09/03/2026

Shout out to our partners at First Choice Services for sharing these 988 lifeline yard signs for our universities and main office 🔷️ Call. Text. Chat for help! WV988

09/01/2026

September is . This week, we're focusing on the importance of prevention through connection and community.

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. ***dePrevention starts with connection. Reaching out only takes a moment, but it can create a lifetime of change.

If you or someone you know need support - call, text, or chat 988.

***dePrevention

09/01/2026

September is ! Each week this month, we will be highlighting different aspects of recovery and how we can all support sustained recovery efforts. This week, we're celebrating the important role of connection and community.

Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference. If you or someone you know is in need of support, check out the resources listed below.

SAMHSA

08/31/2026

You all have shown up for yourselves and others in this project! We are at 489 reasons and still looking for 499 more! Please participate by commenting on the original post or visiting menti.com and using code 3612 6581

💜 WE NEED 988 REASONS TO STAY.
This September, we're working on something special for 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline awareness — but we need our community to help us create it.
Our goal is to collect 988 Reasons to Stay by September 9.
Your reason can be BIG or tiny.
Your kids.
Your dog.
Your favorite song.
Coffee in the morning.
Sunsets.
Your best friend.
A trip you haven't taken yet.
Tomorrow. 💜
There is no wrong answer.
What's one reason you stay?
Drop yours in the comments or submit it anonymously here:
menti.com
use code
3612 6581
You can submit more than one. Every reason gets us one step closer to 988.
💜 988 reasons. 988 reminders that even the smallest things can be worth staying for.
If you or someone you know needs support, call, text, or chat 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Family Support Center staff for completing their Adult Mental Health First Aid certification!

The training was facilitated by Community Connections, Inc. and is an approved program of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

A special thank you to the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Huntington, WV for hosting us during two full days of Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid training. We truly appreciate your hospitality!

We’re proud of our team for continuing to build the skills needed to better support the individuals and families we serve. 💚🧠

08/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our New Youth Mental Health First Aiders! 🎉

We’re proud to congratulate members of our Family Support Center staff on successfully completing their Youth Mental Health First Aid certification! 💚🧠

Youth Mental Health First Aid provides adults with the knowledge and skills to recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge, offer appropriate support, and help connect them with additional resources when needed.

By completing this training, our team is even better prepared to support the children, youth, and families we serve every day. Thank you to our staff for investing the time to strengthen these important skills and for continuing to make mental health and wellbeing a priority in our community!

👏 Please join us in congratulating our newest Youth Mental Health First Aiders!

Training facilitated by Community Connections, Inc. and approved by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

08/27/2026

Community Connections staff representing prevention at Overdose Awareness Day hosted by our partners with Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center 💜

08/25/2026

Don’t miss this fun downtown event featuring the Princeton Renaissance Theater! Enjoy a tour of the theater and learning about its’ history, then create an art piece you can take home! We can’t wait to see you there!